The Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office 2025 Elections Resource

Wed, April 30, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Have you ever wondered how the election system works in Philadelphia? The Philadelphia City Commissioners' Office will be in the Parkway Central lobby to answer your questions regarding how elections work and how one can become a poll worker or a bilingual interpreter.…

Relief for the Neck and Shoulders

Wed, April 30, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Bushrod Library

80% of our daily tension is held in the neck and shoulders. Participants will learn easy to perform movements which greatly reduce and/or eliminate tension in the neck and shoulders and will leave feeling more open and relaxed. Presented by Deanna McLaughlin.

English for Beginners

Wed, April 30, 2025 1:00 P.M.
Independence Library

Build your confidence in listening to and speaking English in a welcoming atmosphere with other adult learners. No registration required, all are welcome. Space is limited so please arrive on time to get a spot. Questions? Speak to a librarian, email AdultLearning@freelibrary.org, or call…

Beginners Crochet Class

Wed, April 30, 2025 1:30 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library

Nicetown Library neighbor and crochet enthusiast Jo-Ann will teach us some basic crochet techniques and help support any ongoing crochet projects.  All materials will be provided.  We'll meet most Wednesdays. .

TALKING TECH W/WAYNE

Wed, April 30, 2025 1:30 P.M.
Senior Services at Parkway Central Library

Writing Wednesdays: Snail Mail Letters

Wed, April 30, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Welsh Road Library

Join us every Wednesday from 2-4 PM as we encourage the lost art of letter writing. Practice your penmanship, enjoy a soothing, meditative hobby, or gain a new pen pal & brighten someone's mailbox with a handwritten letter. Supplies will be offered. All ages welcome! 

Movie Matinee

Wed, April 30, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Join us for a screening of a newly released film in our downstairs meeting room. Please contact the library for movie titles (215-685-6621).    

PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance

Wed, April 30, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…

PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance

Wed, April 30, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…

PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance

Wed, April 30, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Haverford Library

Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…

Sew What?! Afternoon Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, April 30, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement at Parkway Central Library

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn.  In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…

Sew What?! HEIM CENTER Sewcial-Needle Crafts

Wed, April 30, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more.  Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn.  In-person, Wednesdays from 2-4:30 pm in the…

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+

Wed, April 30, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library staff.

English Conversation Class

Wed, April 30, 2025 3:00 P.M.
Fox Chase Library

This informal group is for mid-level beginner to intermediate learners to gain more confidence in speaking English. No judgement conversation class! Taught by Mr. Kamili. Children are welcome with parents!  

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+

Wed, April 30, 2025 3:30 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteers Robin and Ted. Questions? Email adultlearning@freelibrary.org or call…

English Conversation Group - Intermediate+

Wed, April 30, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Natalia. The group will meet in HEIM 131/132 on the first floor.…

Exhibition | Secretary to the People: Sheryl Oring Uses a Typewriter to Activate Democracy with Art on the Streets of Philly and Beyond

Now through Wed, April 30, 2025 8:00 P.M.
First Floor Gallery West at Parkway Central Library

This multimedia installation showcases over 20 years of work by artist Sheryl Oring. With her “I Wish to Say” project, in which she dresses as a 1960s secretary and takes her typewriter to public spaces such as libraries and parks to document people’s hopes, fears, and…

Basic English Literacy

Thu, May 1, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue, 19142

Do you know an adult who wants to learn English and does not know how to read or write? The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a FREE basic English literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills in English. For more information, call 215-686-8664 or email…

English as a Second Language

Thu, May 1, 2025 10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library

Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) prep classes beginning 3/25/25.  There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided.  Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 3/18  and 3/20/25. …

Rare Books Roadshow

Thu, May 1, 2025 11:00 A.M.
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library

While construction continues on Parkway Central Library's third floor, join staff from the Rare Book Department , Theatre Collection , and Children's Literature Research Collection for a daily pop-up event highlighting select materials.   This pop-up event will take place…